HSE white cuvée 2016 is the new “vintage” white rum from one of the most dynamic houses in Martinique . The bottle has undergone a nice makeover since the previous cuvée, which dates back to 2012.
HSE strives to offer only exceptional rums for these vintages. This is why it selects distillates that stand out for their remarkable quality. This AOC Martinique white rum also underwent a very slow reduction process, lasting two years. It was distilled in June 2016 and bottled only in July 2018! During this period, it was gently brought back to 50% while being carefully stirred and aerated.
This is how you get a real tasting white rum , rich and silky. It will also make an excellent base for ti'punch , of course.
Nico's tasting notes
The nose is very pretty, fine and aromatic at the same time. The cane is lively and dapper, it opens like a bouquet of flowers. There are a multitude of fruits, whether tart, ripe and creamy, or even fresh and juicy like a pear. The notes of fermentation and pepper are there in support, they project the cane to the front of the stage. The rum becomes softer over time, it swells like a brioche, with aromas that go as far as milk chocolate.
On the palate , the rum is straight and balanced, on a bright and warm cane. The pepper is melted and maintains the temperature. The ripe, melting fruits take on the creamy texture that we had glimpsed on the nose, then the taste buds are seized by the bitterness of lime, or even kaffir lime.
The finish is herbaceous and vegetal, with a very green cane but delicious at the same time.
“This white rum should work miracles in ti’punch, but it is also a real tasting rum…”
